Chief Perfusionist - Fort Pierce, FL

Perfusionist : Heart of the Operation

We are seeking a Chief Perfusionist to join our SpecialtyCare team in Fort Pierce, FL . This is an exciting opportunity to join our team of four (4) Perfusionists supporting three (3) very talented surgeons.

The adult only caseload includes CABGs, valves with some ECMO initiating / send out. This opportunity offers a great work-life balance and a chance to be part of a growing program!

Fort Pierce, often called the Sunrise City, is located on the pristine Indian River Lagoon with one of the best all-weather inlets in the state of Florida .

Downtown Fort Pierce has retained its old Florida charm and scale even while it has welcomed new development and revitalization.

The historic waterfront downtown affords residents contemporary shopping, dining, great fishing and a range of entertainment and activities from the Farmers Market, Bike Night, Friday Fest, Jazz Market and the city owned and operated historic, 1,200 seat Sunrise Theatre for the Performing Arts.

The City of Fort Pierce offers small town atmosphere, year-round ideal climate and no metropolitan hassles! Just in case you miss that big city feel, Orlando, Tampa and Miami, are all only two hours away.

SpecialtyCare is the largest provider of perfusion services in the United States. With our national presence and local professionals, we support 1 in 8 of all heart surgeries in the country.

We are the Employer of Choice for more than 500 perfusion leaders. We support our team members by allocating funds for continuing education, conferences, and dues for professional associations.

All of our full-time Perfusionists are encouraged to attend conferences and be active participants in state perfusion societies.

We also offer a wide range of competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, a matching 401K plan, student loan repayment assistance, paid parking, and a generous PTO plan.

Position Requirements

• Graduate of Accredited Perfusion training program.
• Certification by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion (ABCP) or meets other Company requirements as a perfusionist.
• Ability to work on Call; must live within 30 minutes from the hospital.

The Successful Candidate : The successful candidate must bring a high level of ethical, intellectual, professional and personal values that complement the team and company vision.

The following competencies are highly valued :

Focused on clinical quality and delivering the absolute best results for patients.Ability to adapt and thrive in a high stress environment necessary.

Excellent communication skills and basic computer skills are essential.Proven self-starter who works well independently and as a part of the OR team.

Lives the SpecialtyCare Values Integrity, Care, Urgency, and Improvement.